R.E.M. has always been on the forefront of music technology. They were, or should I say, their catalog of music was amongst the first to be on CD then Mini Disc and now DVD and DVD-A. Can't forget iTunes. I've always been a huge fan of R.E.M. since I was a kid and the simple fact that they continue to evolve with modern techno trends only helps keep them relevant in all to watered down musical landscape.